8 Signs You’re Unhealthy That You Probably Ignore (But Shouldn’t)

It often happens that our body is trying to communicate with us, but we ignore its calls. Through the different symptoms that are emerging, our body tries to draw our attention to certain disorders or dysfunctions that can affect our bodies and impact our health. It is therefore important to be attentive to your body and make every needed change. If you notice any of these signs, here’s what your body says!

Regular medical examinations can detect any diseases that our body could suffer, and doctors say that early detection greatly increases the chances of recovery. Therefore, we must never ignore the signs that our body sends us and want to pull the alarm on one or more ailments.

If you have any of following symptoms, this is what they mean:

Acne problem

If you have a persistent problem with acne, you probably have a zinc deficiency. You can reduce the appearance of pimples by applying dermatological creams but the best would be to treat the problem at the source. Thus, zinc supplementation would effectively reduce inflammation that promotes the appearance of acne. So eat more eggs, wheat germ, oysters, cocoa, cashew, etc.

Poor hair health

If you notice that you are losing a lot of hair during brushing, this may indicate that you are suffering from a lack of iron. In fact, iron is an essential mineral for the metabolism of red blood cells that are responsible for transporting oxygen to all body cells, including hair cells. Thus, iron deficiency means less oxygen and nutrients that reach the hair. Results: thinner, more fragile hair and more and more hair fall. Therefore prefer iron-rich foods and those high in vitamin C, which promote its better absorption. Therefore consume citric fruits (lemon, orange), potatoes, lentils, fish, red meat (in moderation, of course), etc.

Headache

Migraines or headaches can be caused by various factors such as hormonal disorders, food allergy or lack of sleep. But their most common cause is vitamin B deficiency. Indeed, studies have shown that supplementation with vitamin B6, B9 (folic acid) and B12 can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. So to solve this problem naturally, consider increasing your intake of foods rich in vitamin B such as cabbage, bananas, spinach, broccoli, etc.

Muscle cramps

This embarrassing and sometimes very painful phenomenon indicates that you need more magnesium. It helps to relax the muscles and ensures their proper function. When the body lacks this mineral, muscles tend to contract abnormally or to tire at the slightest physical effort. According to the most recent study, the Americans have an average daily intake of 224 mg, whereas the recommended daily intake is 420 mg for men and 360 mg for women. Therefore if you suffer from this disorder you must raise the consumption of magnesium and consume more foods such as nuts especially Brazil nuts, cabbage, sardines, etc.

Sight deterioration

In most cases, bad vision is the result of an unbalanced diet, bad habits and years of unhealthy lifestyle. Many factors can be the cause of the deteriorating health of the eyes, such as lack of exercise, smoking, consumption of processed foods, long exposure to radiation from computer screens, etc. To limit the damages that your eyes suffer, consider reducing the time you spend in front of your screens, doing eye exercises, and doing more and more of walks in nature. Remember also to eat foods rich in nutrients good for the eyes such as carrots, salmon, avocado, sweet potatoes, nuts, strawberries, etc.

Brittle nails and hair

If you notice that your hair is dry, brittle and your nails are constantly crumbling, pay attention to your intake of biotin or vitamin B7. Indeed, this vitamin helps maintain healthy nails and hair cooperating in several cellular processes, and fighting against premature aging. Vitamin B7 is found in bananas, eggs, tomatoes, potatoes, avocado, walnuts, cranberries, etc. To refuel, you simply incorporate some of these foods to your diet.

Dry skin

You can easily tell if your skin needs hydration when it starts to pull, itch or be rough to the touch. You must therefore ensure to drink at least 6 cups of water a day and apply a moisturizer during the day and another thicker and nourishing in the evening. You can also apply a nourishing mask on your dry skin once a week.

Vitiligo

This skin condition results in a loss of pigmentation and discoloration of certain body parts. Vitiligo is caused due to several factors such as autoimmune disorders, genetic predisposition or oxidative stress.

To prevent its occurrence and limit its spread, it is recommended to consume essential fatty acids which help to support the liver function and hormones, and restore the skin. The omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E help to save the melanocytes from oxidative stress.

They can be found in fish, flax seeds, olive oil, almonds, avocado, spinach, etc.